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The Big Business of Nonprofits

By Marni Usheroff   October 15, 2015

Some tax-exempt groups look a lot like for-profit companies. Take the National Football League, which grabbed headlines last year when it announced it would drop its tax-exempt status. NFL teams earned a reported $10 billion in 2013, and had been criticized by lawmakers for raking in revenue while maintaining its tax break. We look at what separates nonprofits from other businesses and how to dig into their finances.


Mining Obamacare for Great Business Stories

By Marni Usheroff   September 16, 2015

The Affordable Care Act has reshaped the business landscape, creating new business hurdles and opportunities, alliances and rivalries. We offer five tips on where to look for stories as they unfold.


Understanding Obamacare: the Basics

By Marni Usheroff   August 19, 2015

The Affordable Care Act is reshaping the business world in ways subtle and obvious. Here’s what business reporters should know.


From Smartphones to Nerf Guns: How to Review Gadgets

By Marni Usheroff   October 13, 2014

While the gadget beat might seem pretty straightforward there’s more to quality coverage than one might realize. We chatted with Gizmodo’s reviews editor, Sean Hollister, about what makes a good gadgets reporter.


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